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    Cascade (en. Cascade)

    /kas.kad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A natural phenomenon where water falls successively over several levels.
    The Gavarnie waterfall is one of the highest in Europe.
    La cascade de Gavarnie est l'une des plus hautes d'Europe.
    A succession of things that happen one after another.
    A cascade of events led to this decision.
    Une cascade d'événements a conduit à cette décision.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cascata', derived from 'cascare' meaning 'to fall'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cascade of happiness
    A series of happy moments.
    cascade de bonheur
    let the waterfall flow
    Not to worry about problems.
    laisser couler la cascade
    jump into the waterfall
    To throw oneself into a situation without thinking.
    se jeter dans la cascade

    Related Words

    cascader
    The act of flowing in multiple stages, typically used to describe water.
    cascader
    cascades
    Plural of cascade, a term that describes multiple waterfalls.
    cascades

    Slang Meanings

    To sprain an ankle in a few seconds.
    I did a somersault while falling off my bike.
    J'ai fait une cascade en tombant sur mon vélo.
    To speak in a disorganized way.
    He is doing his act; we don't understand anything.
    Il fait sa cascade, on ne comprend rien.